Dean Esmay has an interesting theory on the bottom-line cause of war. He writes: I believe that the source for all real wars–not violent outbursts, but wars–is: those who fight believe it is ultimately in their self-interest to fight…. En … Continue reading →
I’ve been a bit puzzled as to why neocons have been accused so often of being motivated by fear in taking the policy positions they do (see this, for example). When I’ve written here about the evolution of my own … Continue reading →
I’ve got a busy day today–further posting is planned some time this evening. [ADDENDUM 10:30 PM: Well, everything took much longer than I thought it would–not an unusual situation for me. So, posting will resume tomorrow.]
Continue reading →In my recent post about chocolate and its supposed health benefits, reader Ben-David has this to say: I think your [inability to eat chocolate] can be seen as a spur to creativity. So many unimaginative menus conclude with a chocolate … Continue reading →
When events such as the mosque bombing and the subsequent unrest and violence in Iraq happen, I turn–as I’ve done so many times before–to Iraq the Model for some inside information. I’ve written this previous post about Iraq the Model, … Continue reading →
No fair, no fair!! In the continuing and ongoing revision of health directives by medical science, today’s bulletin is that chocolate has been found to be non-hazardous to your health. In a study conducted in–where else?–the chocolate-loving chocolate-producing Netherlands, it … Continue reading →
Not too long after 9/11, I read an interview with Mohammad Atta’s father in which he said his son could not possibly have committed the attack. I would have written this off as the typical and understandable reaction of a … Continue reading →
A companion piece to the previous essay: Paul Simon’s “Kodachrome.” [ADDENDUM: Another companion piece, this one by blogger Ed Driscoll in TCS daily, describes some of the newest technology in recording and communicating, and how they might affect the blogosphere … Continue reading →
The other day I happened to be catch part of the Powerball winners’ interview on TV. I missed the beginning, so I didn’t hear all them speak. But I thought those I did hear were very impressive. There were eight … Continue reading →
I’ve written before, here, about how hard it is for me to write short posts. But now I’ve learned that I’m in very good company. This NY Times piece on the demise of the Western Union Telegram (RIP, telegrams!) describes … Continue reading →
Yesterday’s post about the mosque bombing and the general topic of making political decisions drew forth a host of interesting comments. I gave a very brief response here, but I think a few more words are in order because the … Continue reading →
See an excellent roundup of differing views on the current post-mosque bombing crisis in Iraq, here. And the latest from Iraq the Model, who’s on the scene in Baghdad. Belmont Club writes: The good news is that there are enough … Continue reading →